Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Preston Lions 21 draws6 South Melbourne
9
Meetings
3.67
Goals / game
67%
Both teams scored
78%
Over 2.5 goals
Preston Lions

Facts about Preston Lions

Scored in7/9 (78%)
Conceded in7/9 (78%)
Goals scored10 · 1.11/game
Longest winning streak1
Longest unbeaten run1
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win4
South Melbourne

Facts about South Melbourne

Scored in7/9 (78%)
Conceded in7/9 (78%)
Goals scored23 · 2.56/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run4
Longest losing streak1
Longest run without a win1
By competition
CompetitionPreston LionsDrawSouth MelbourneGames
Victoria NPL2158
FFA Cup0011
All competitions2169

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Preston Lions1665
gap 6
1659South Melbourne
1718146020222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Preston Lions
36%
Draw
30%
South Melbourne
34%

All meetings

9 matches on record

26 Aug 2026
FFA Cup
Preston LionsPreston Lions12South MelbourneSouth Melbourne
BTTSO2.5
18 Jul 2026
Victoria NPL
South MelbourneSouth Melbourne00Preston LionsPreston Lions
BTTSO2.5
11 Apr 2026
Victoria NPL
Preston LionsPreston Lions03South MelbourneSouth Melbourne
BTTSO2.5
15 Jun 2025
Victoria NPL
South MelbourneSouth Melbourne21Preston LionsPreston Lions
BTTSO2.5
7 Mar 2025
Victoria NPL
Preston LionsPreston Lions20South MelbourneSouth Melbourne
BTTSO2.5

Preston Lions recent form

South Melbourne recent form

Preston Lions has gone head to head with South Melbourne 9 times since 2008, winning 2 and scoring 10 goals. South Melbourne, in turn, has won 6 and scored 23 goals. There has been 1 draw between Preston Lions and South Melbourne. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 67% of games and 78% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 3.67 goals per game.